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M1 PON

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 PON
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 147,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 143,619 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 143,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 139,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 139,321 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 138,062 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 134,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 134,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 134,331 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 134,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 130,503 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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M1 PON is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M1 PON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M1 PON registered?

M1 PON is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is M1 PON safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 PON shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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